By Tommy Kelleher Staff Writer Despite their monarchical denotations, the titles of Homecoming “king” and “queen” are determined by democratic elections among the Mira Costa student body. Recently, Associated Student Body had to hold reelections […]
By Elora Brow Staff Writer Principal Dr. Ben Dale has been searching for ways to help reduce the stress and anxiety of Costa’s students and has begun implementing the new office hours plan. This will […]
Starting March 5, 2016 students will be taking a completely new and redesigned SAT. Some of the altercations include an optional analytical essay, a new grading scale out of 1600, no penalty for guessing and three sections of math that contain the most useful and relevant math topics to college and careers.
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By Michael Beeli Staff Writer The California Common Core Standards Initiative is redesigning the exams and, consequently, the curriculums of numerous Advanced Placement classes at Mira Costa, according to Costa Principal Dr. Ben Dale. These […]
The majority of Mira Costa students enroll in Advanced Placement classes each year to either improve their college applications, possibly receive college credit, or to learn harder material. However, a drawback to certain AP classes is that they require students to pay a large amount of money for the textbooks. But, the library does offer to lend students, who either cannot afford the books or do not want to pay, the AP books. […]
By Daniela Coe-Mcnamara Staff Writer This year, members of Mira Costa’s English Department revamped the summer reading assignment by adding a more personable, in-depth book review and an updated book list in a successful attempt […]
By Julia Oudiz Staff Writer Although the PowerSchool shut down prevented some students at Mira Costa from checking their schedules, overall, this online grading system is effective, easily accessible, and the best system for Mira […]
Although it is commendable that Mira Costa’s chapter of the National Honor Society grants membership to exceptional students on campus, the organization should be utilized as an avenue for significant change rather than simply for […]
Beginning in the 2015-16 school year, Mira Costa will introduce a Latin honor system as a replacement for valedictorian and salutatorian status for graduating seniors. This new system is not as effective at honoring elite […]
By Preston Thue Staff Writer Many teachers at Mira Costa are athletic coaches on top of teaching their classes. Depending on the schedule a teacher has, there are benefits and consequences to this practice, as […]
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